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[Will9761]

If their are suggestions of mechs to be seen in MWO, than these are the IS and Clan mechs I want to see.

Inner Sphere Mech
When it comes to these types of mechs, it's only obvious that I point these out due to the fact that since Harmony Gold has been curb-stomped, they can't go after PGI or BattleTech anymore. So I say just release the unseens and make them reseen!

Light:
Wasp
Mech Type: BattleMech
Year: 2464
Variants: WSP-1A, WSP-1D, WSP-1S, WSP-1W
Tonnage: 20

Purpose:

Spoiler

The 20 ton Light slot lacks Jumpers (No Standard Jump Jet Variants on the Locust and Flea). If added, the Wasp will be the first Jumper for the 20 ton slot of Light Mechs. So the Wasp would be a perfect edition to add to the 20 ton slot.

Stinger
Mech Type: BattleMech
Year: 2479
Variants: STG-3R, STG-3Gb, STG-6L(ECM/Stealth Variant), STG-6S(MASC Variant)
Tonnage: 20

Purpose:

Spoiler

As stated before, there are no 20 ton Jumpers on the IS side with the Locust and Flea. However adding an ECM/Jumper(6L) and MASC/Jumper(6S) could benefit the 20 ton gap.

*Also, I’m just going to say I think it would be easier to kitbash some parts together from the Phoenix Hawk. It should take less time to develop.

Heavy:
Crusader
Mech Type: BattleMech
Year: 2752
Variants: CRD-3R, CRD-3L(Jumper), CRD-3K, CRD-7L(Jumper/ ECM Stealth Variant)
Tonnage: 65

Purpose:

Spoiler

Although the Catapult is a good missile boat, the Crusader offers something much more than the Catapult. And that is its ECM system, as no other Catapult variants have this type of equipment across all of their variants. This also goes for the Jagermech, Roughneck, and Thunderbolt variants that lack ECM as well. If added, the Crusader would become the first 65 ton heavy with ECM for that slot.

Assault:
Longbow
Year: 2480
Variants: LGB-7Q, LGB-7V, LGB-13NAIS(Ballistic, ECM Variant), LGB-12R(Jumper)
Tonnage: 85

Also the Osts family should be in the game as well, like the Ostscout, Oststol and Oststroc

Clan Mechs
Light:
Howler (Baboon)
Mech Type: BattleMech
Year: 2871
Variants: Howler - 1, 2(MASC Variant), and 3(“Devil”)
Tonnage: 20

Purpose:

Spoiler

I personally dreaded talking about this mech due to its undergunned and poor weapon placement (i.e. if you shoot off Right Arm you are gonna to have a bad time), broad shoulders and lackluster variants. But if PGI can somehow manage to make good variants of it, then I’ll be fine with it. This mech serves as the middleman as it fulfills the role of the Fire Moth, by adding another 20 ton Mech with MASC. So if added, it will add a Jumper and MASC variant to the 20 ton light slot. It also serves as a better Totem Mech for the Fire Mandrills than the Mandrill ever could.

Locust IIC
Mech Type: BattleMech, Clan Refit
Year: 2832
Variants: Locust IIC - 1,2,3,4, 5 and 6
Tonnage: 25

Purpose:

Spoiler

To give a Clan BattleMech a 25 ton alternative and fill the slot of the Clan 25 ton slot that is currently occupied by the Mist Lynx.

Hellion
Mech Type: OmniMech
Year: 3059
Variants: Hellion Prime, Alt. Config A, B,C and D
Tonnage: 30

Purpose:

Spoiler

At first, the Fire Moth was wanted by the community to fill in the gap for the Clans at 20 tons range, not only that but the mech had MASC across all variants. However, when it was discovered that the Fire Moth’s MASC speed would break the game, the idea was canned. The community still wanted a 20-ton Clan mech to deal with and fortunately they got the Piranha. Now that the Piranha came, the problem still came with not having a Clan Light Mech with MASC. This would be where the Hellion comes in. Bearing a speed of 119 (151 w/MASC), it has MASC across all variants. If added, this mech could become the first Clan Light OmniMech in MWO with MASC. Therefore it would serve as a safer alternative to the Fire Moth.

Horned Owl (Peregrine)
Mech Type: BattleMech
Year: 2835
Variants: Horned Owl (Peregrine) - 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Tonnage: 35

Purpose:

Spoiler

The purpose of this mech is to add a BattleMech alternative to the Clan OmniMechs. Although it is 35 tons, the mech could serve as the Clan’s equivalent to the Spider.

Medium:
Shadow Hawk IIC
Mech Type: Clan BattleMech
Year: 2831
Variants: Shadow Hawk IIC - 1, 2, 3 and 4
Tonnage: 45

Purpose:

Spoiler

The purpose of this mech is to add a 45 ton BattleMech alternative to the Clan OmniMechs. If added, it will be the first 45 ton BattleMech in the slot.

Assault:
Phoenix Hawk IIC
Mech Type: Clan BattleMech
Year: 2831
Variants: Phoenix Hawk IIC - 1(Ballistic), 2 (Missile), 3(Laser)
Tonnage: 80

Purpose:

Spoiler

There are no Jumpers in the 80-ton Clan slot (both the Gargoyle and Warhammer IIC lack standard jumper variants). Given the fact that the Phoenix Hawk IIC has JumpJets across all variants, the mech would be ideal to give the 80 ton Clan slot some variety. If added, this mech will be the first 80 ton Jumper BattleMech to that slot.

2021 Loyalty Variants:

Hatamoto Hi HTM-27U
Energy Variant

Charger CGR-SA5
MASC Variant

Grand Dragon DRG-7K
MASC Variant

Gargoyle GAR-Conal
ECM Variant

[AdamBaines]

So I just popped my head back into the forums for the first time in like......2 years? Overall I am excited that PGI is breathing some life into MWO, which has brought me back. I did not leave because I did not like the game play, but life's priorities shifted. So Im excited to be back.

I am also excited because Daeron is working on this and I know he really cares about this IP. I believe he will take what we think seriously, even if in the end somethings we want are just not doable. I'm looing foreword to the round tables.

Now I have to digest everything in his bullet list. I have one questions on this item:

Update Trial 'Mechs (regularly with appropriate consultation)

What is meant by "appropriate consultation"?

Edited by AdamBaines, 11 November 2020 - 03:25 PM.

[Ridir Semii]

Tiamat Cordia, on 11 November 2020 - 11:15 AM, said:

As far as I can find, the only time the SRM was in the Wasp's Left Leg was in the original 3025 TRO- everything I've got after that has the SRM and any other weapons in mostly the right torso but occasionally the left torso- even when they're talking about the model from the 3025 TRO. Can someone verify that the more modern TRO 3025 does or doesn't make the same change?

Using the heavy metal pro program for mech construction, you can see the wasp 1a, 1d and 3w all have leg mounted weapons... the 1a has srm2, 1d has flamer and the 3w carries 2 small lasers, all 3 variants use the left leg to hold them

[Timber Ghost]

SuperMCDad, on 09 November 2020 - 09:18 PM, said:

I would like to see new players start with a free mech once they've done the cadet training. A solid medium or heavy they can use while learning the game. Nothing fancy, but with a decent load out and it will be something to earn xp in.

I like this idea. Throw a couple 45, or maybe 50 ton mechs in there as an option. Give them a choice of an IS , or a clan 45 (or 50, 55) tonner. Once you finish your cadet training, pick a mech. Maybe throw in a few skill points for that mech to get them started as well. Get them started in tier 4 or 5. Just do something to try and retain them, rather than make the cannon fodder.

[KrocodockleTheBooBoxLoader-GetIn]

I vote for Avatar (or Sunder) and a beach map like where you fight the Jade falcon in mw4m.

[General Solo]

Elminster Aumar of Shadowdale, on 11 November 2020 - 08:59 AM, said:

Do something about all the damn honor-less cowards getting the majority of their kills by backstabbing and legging. Put an asterisk next to their names in the global rankings showing they are HONOR-LESS COWARDS.

Thats some thing better match making could fix
Cowards vs Cowards
Scrub talking pilots vs Scrub talking pilots

Equipment balance and content will never fix that
But better match making can

[Kilogold]

If they added a lobby browser with respawning options and progression enabled in the custom lobbies I'd be interested in re-downloading. I'd rather log in to GameRanger and boot up MW4M than spend minutes in queue for a single round of no-respawn deathmatch only to get pounded with LRM spam. At least MW4M respects my time.

Options could include limited/unlimited respawns using the drop deck, min/max tonnage requirements, team/free-for-all, no-heat/unlimited-ammo. Assault-mech-only slugfests don't even exist in this game currently.

Edited by Kilogold, 11 November 2020 - 05:28 PM.

[Dunner Wright]

Talk of rescaling and additional variants?!: is it possible scaling down the MASSIVE gunarm of the Dragon, variants without lower arm actuators and high mounted right arms in the works

[Swamp Ass MkII]

8 vs 8 as a quick play option, I would not suggest. Especially for those just coming into the game. 8 vs 8 when it was active, is a lot more competitive than 12 vs 12 quick play. I would say to add 8 vs 8 as a quick play option, or bring it back as solely premade groups, but, I would not recommend it as the only option.

Skill tree. Were there are flat ends, you should be able to connect them. Rather than for example, the axillary nodes, only wanting heat sinks, we are forced to take either arty, or UAV nodes... This is something that I truly hate...

Do not make faction play an event based thingy. Sure, make it to were faction play is included into the daily, weekly challenges if you will to get more people over there... I personally hate quick play, but, due to limited available time I don't want to sit in que for an hour to play 1 run, then off to bed to go to work. I do play daily, so long as I can!

****, lost my log book! How many hours do I have? When do I need to start rolling again!!! Gah, piss on it, time to blow **** up!

[Akillius]

Lots of stuff Daeron wants to know.
I just added (IMO) *** Priority of Very high, High, Med, Low, No and NEVER beside each for PGI.

InnerSphereNews, on 09 November 2020 - 08:48 PM, said:

NEW PLAYER EXPERIENCE

• Change Starting Tier (to 4.5) *** HIGH
  
• Update Trial 'Mechs (regularly with appropriate consultation) *** LOW
  
• Increase Cadet Bonus *** NO
  
• Update In-game Tutorial *** MED
  
• Establish New Player Video Tutorials (official and community) *** MED
  
• MWO Discord Channel (update MW5 Discord to MWO/MW5) *** NO
  
• Update Wiki / Add Wiki Contributors *** LOW-NO

FEATURES

• Skill Tree / Grind Reduction *** VERY HIGH
  
• Remove Torso Heat Spike Mechanic *** LOW
  
• Heat Management Values Not Representative of Heat Efficiency *** LOW-NO
  
• Simplify Command Wheel *** NO
  
• Remove Time of Day Change in Matches (FPS hit) *** NEVER!!!
  
• UI Performance Pass / Scaling? *** LOW

MAPS

• +++ New Maps by PGI *** HIGH +++
  
• +++ New Maps by community member that gets carefully checked by PGI *** HIGH +++
  
• ...
  
• New Community-Driven Map (Community input from start to finish) *** NO-NEVER!
  
• Update Unbalanced Maps *** MED
  
• Spawn Point Fixes *** MED

MECHS

• New Community-Driven 'Mech (Community input to new 'Mech chassis choice) *** NO-NEVER!
  
• New 'Mech Variants *** MED
  
• Rescale 'Mechs (for fun and role vs volumetric) *** LOW-NO
  
• Fix Mech Mobility (Desync) *** LOW
  
• Update Bolt-Ons (Stay Attached) *** NEVER
  
• Quirks / Set of 8's for Under Performers *** NEVER
  
• Armor Balance for Arm Weapon-Only 'Mechs (Jenner, Jagermech, Rifleman) *** NO
  
• Weapon Balance Pass *** NO (Like this hasn't been done weekly for years, give it up ffs)
  
• IS Omnimechs / Engine Discussion *** LOW-NO

MODES

• Review / Update Game Modes *** NO
  
• Solution for Faction Play *** MED
  
• Solution for Solaris *** NO = DELETE SOLARIS
  
• General Match Maker Improvements *** HIGH
  
• 8v8 vs 12v12 *** NO-NEVER (or consider 12 vs 12 and 24 vs 24)
  
• Solo / Group Queues *** SPLITTING Solo from Team QP should be HIGH
  
• Examine Match Scoring (AMS) *** MED-LOW
  
• Remove 2 Minute Requirement for Reconnection *** HIGH
  
• Private Lobby Updates (More Options, Maps, Host Assignment, More Spectators) *** LOW-NO
  
• Dailies/Weeklies *** MED-LOW-NO

SOCIAL

• Unit Recruitment Social Chat Tab *** LOW-NO
  
• Remove CBill Recruitment Cost for Units *** VERY HIGH
  
• Refer-a-Friend Program *** NO-NEVER
  
• Increased API Functionality *** NO JUST DELETE THE API TROLLWARE

NEW FEATURES

• Special Event Queue (Possible Faction Play/Solaris and 8v8/12v12 Solution) *** NO-NEVER
  
• Advance the Timeline *** NEVER

MONETIZATION

• New Player Packs *** MED
  
• Starter Packs (Brawling, Long Range, Heavy) *** MED
  
• Themed Packs (Pop Culture, NASCAR) *** MED
  
• New Items (Metallic Patterns, Custom UI Colors, Voice Packs, Sound Packs, Laser Color Customization, MechLab Customization, Global Patterns) *** MED-LOW
  
• Improve Cockpit Item Bonuses (added value) *** NO BECAUSE THEY MAKE ALL OTHER COCKPIT ITEMS USELESS AND WE END UP WITH THE MODULE SWAP ISSUE AGAIN, EXCEPT ITS BUFFED COCKPIT ITEM SWAP!!!

Edited for clarity

Edited by Akillius, 12 November 2020 - 07:58 PM.

[Tyler Valentine]

Hey Daeron,
Please add secondary matchmaker balancing to the list. There are too many games recently (win and losses) with 4-6 well known players on one side (not grouped) and Twelve T3 randoms on the other side OR 4 assault mechs on one side and 0 on the other. Some balancing beyond a PSR range would be helpful in generating closer matches.

[T e c h 4 9]

Alreech, on 11 November 2020 - 02:39 PM, said:

Oh, at the moment you can farm 5 Mechbays per faction in faction warfare...
And stuff like a "Gazelle Dropship statue (250 MCs)", a "Cup of Pop" (500 MC), a "Lucky Cat" (500 MC) and the best reward ever: a "Hamster Huey" (750 MC), oh, and in between ONE!!!!111 banner of your faction...
Can't get that in Quick play, and has nothing to do with the faction you chose. In fact: it's sensible to switch faction to farm Mech Bays...

Faction rewards I: PGI make them related to the faction!
Faction Banners, Faction Decals (like the "Sword of Light" or "Legion of Vega" for Kurita), Faction Names, even Faction Warhorns for higher faction ranks.

Yes, I realize that you, as a player, can get loyalty rewards per faction - which are exactly the same per faction, as you pointed out. That was not what I meant - I meant faction-specific rewards. How about those faction camos? Faction-specific colors? Faction-specific mechs (variants)?

In addition, cockpit items (other than warhorns) are not that important to me specifically - no one else sees them but me. Camo and paint colors, everyone sees, so they have real value IMHO.

Units used to get MC. Said MC can be distributed to unit members (but not c-bills in unit coffers - ??? WTF). Now, units can't earn MC anymore, so units don't get any rewards at all now. Reinstate that. If not for occupying a planet, then for each match victory. Allow units to purchase mechs, weapons, consumables, camo, colors, etc. to then give to unit members as rewards.

[Akillius]

Hey PGI did I mention how XP and CBill cockpit items make Everything else Useless!

Here's how I as a XP and Cbill buff owner see cockpit items.
Either apply the stupid buffs (which I paid cash for FYI) to all my mechs without installing in cockpits.

Or give me option to Never see scroll-happy time-wasting non-buff garbage items in my cockpit again.
ie. sort by: O sale O owned O sale [X] BUFFED

Well that's just my personal take on buff items I've had for years...
Yes I was away for a year but playing daily again and just a week later, I'ma hater again!!!

https://prnt.sc/vhqd2t

Akillius, on 11 November 2020 - 07:40 PM, said:

Hey PGI did I mention how XP and CBill cockpit items make Everything else Useless!

Here's how I as a XP and Cbill buff owner see cockpit items.
Either apply the stupid buffs (which I paid cash for FYI) to all my mechs without installing in cockpits.

Or give me option to Never see scroll-happy time-wasting non-buff garbage items in my cockpit again.
ie. sort by: O sale O owned O sale [X] BUFFED

Well that's just my personal take on buff items I've had for years...
Yes I was away for a year but playing daily again and just a week later, I'ma hater again!!!

https://prnt.sc/vhqd2t

At least try to make me want to invest in your product again.
But hey what the heck do I know...
I'm just a consumer. :-|

[Voice of Kerensky]

By the way, I thought here ... If the developers do not have enough ideas for events ... Maybe it is worth celebrating the birthday of a particular fur? For example, Jenner's IIC release took place on 10.10.15, then maybe it is worth celebrating his birthday with some small event on October 10th every year?
Or you can do a little differently. Schedule an event "Party of the born .... (month)". We collect all the mechs, the release of which took place, for example, in May, and celebrate their birthday with one event in May.

[Thorqemada]

For helping the performanc of slower PCs the game should disable "Cockpit Glass", "Cockpit Huds" and "Damage Glow" per default.

Particles are also a performance killer and should be set to low with the exception of "PPC trails" that look utmost ugly on low and should have an extra step to enable/disable.

[Big-G]

XDevilsChariotX, on 11 November 2020 - 12:27 AM, said:

I got bored tonight, sat down and did this as most of us complain about it.

239 total nodes currently.
52 total nodes without the JJ tree
56 total nodes with the JJ tree. < rather see this removed and global buff to JJ's


There are two ways we can all look at this. 1) Have PGI pick a number of skill points were allowed.
2) This will be the new "Mastery System" where we unlock all the nodes once and were done with it.
3) With either option chosen, we should not have to follow a certain line, just pick whatever nodes we need.
The 2nd option is what I'm most hoping for. I also imagine the %'s would have to be tweaked?, but I think it's a start. I cut down the number of nodes the best I could. Thoughts? For me right off the bat I see this could help a ton with Mobility across the board.

Will post this in an official thread about the skill tree if we get one as well.

Some notes:
- Gauss is disconnected from AC nodes, and so is Mag Cap. What if I ran an AC only or AC/Energy build?
- Armor Hardening should only be dependent on Reinforced Casing, and vice-versa.

I could go on, but those two had me concerned the most. This will need to work in the format of start from any node/multiple nodes and work inward.

The6thMessenger, on 11 November 2020 - 11:51 AM, said:

Release Bull Shark. Much of the work is already done, it just needs variants.

From what I know, the Battletech game has two variants already

GaelicWolf, on 11 November 2020 - 02:02 PM, said:

Now this, THIS RIGHT HERE, would make me open my wallet in a heart beat (Even without the thumper)

Maybe the thumper could be reworked into a heavy gauss

Will9761, on 11 November 2020 - 03:22 PM, said:

If their are suggestions of mechs to be seen in MWO, than these are the IS and Clan mechs I want to see.

Inner Sphere Mech
When it comes to these types of mechs, it's only obvious that I point these out due to the fact that since Harmony Gold has been curb-stomped, they can't go after PGI or BattleTech anymore. So I say just release the unseens and make them reseen!

Light:
Wasp
Mech Type: BattleMech
Year: 2464
Variants: WSP-1A, WSP-1D, WSP-1S, WSP-1W
Tonnage: 20

Purpose:

Spoiler

The 20 ton Light slot lacks Jumpers (No Standard Jump Jet Variants on the Locust and Flea). If added, the Wasp will be the first Jumper for the 20 ton slot of Light Mechs. So the Wasp would be a perfect edition to add to the 20 ton slot.

Stinger
Mech Type: BattleMech
Year: 2479
Variants: STG-3R, STG-3Gb, STG-6L(ECM/Stealth Variant), STG-6S(MASC Variant)
Tonnage: 20

Purpose:

Spoiler

As stated before, there are no 20 ton Jumpers on the IS side with the Locust and Flea. However adding an ECM/Jumper(6L) and MASC/Jumper(6S) could benefit the 20 ton gap.

*Also, I’m just going to say I think it would be easier to kitbash some parts together from the Phoenix Hawk. It should take less time to develop.

Heavy:
Crusader
Mech Type: BattleMech
Year: 2752
Variants: CRD-3R, CRD-3L(Jumper), CRD-3K, CRD-7L(Jumper/ ECM Stealth Variant)
Tonnage: 65

Purpose:

Spoiler

Although the Catapult is a good missile boat, the Crusader offers something much more than the Catapult. And that is its ECM system, as no other Catapult variants have this type of equipment across all of their variants. This also goes for the Jagermech, Roughneck, and Thunderbolt variants that lack ECM as well. If added, the Crusader would become the first 65 ton heavy with ECM for that slot.

Assault:
Longbow
Year: 2480
Variants: LGB-7Q, LGB-7V, LGB-13NAIS(Ballistic, ECM Variant), LGB-12R(Jumper)
Tonnage: 85

Also the Osts family should be in the game as well, like the Ostscout, Oststol and Oststroc

Clan Mechs
Light:
Howler (Baboon)
Mech Type: BattleMech
Year: 2871
Variants: Howler - 1, 2(MASC Variant), and 3(“Devil”)
Tonnage: 20

Purpose:

Spoiler

I personally dreaded talking about this mech due to its undergunned and poor weapon placement (i.e. if you shoot off Right Arm you are gonna to have a bad time), broad shoulders and lackluster variants. But if PGI can somehow manage to make good variants of it, then I’ll be fine with it. This mech serves as the middleman as it fulfills the role of the Fire Moth, by adding another 20 ton Mech with MASC. So if added, it will add a Jumper and MASC variant to the 20 ton light slot. It also serves as a better Totem Mech for the Fire Mandrills than the Mandrill ever could.

Locust IIC
Mech Type: BattleMech, Clan Refit
Year: 2832
Variants: Locust IIC - 1,2,3,4, 5 and 6
Tonnage: 25

Purpose:

Spoiler

To give a Clan BattleMech a 25 ton alternative and fill the slot of the Clan 25 ton slot that is currently occupied by the Mist Lynx.

Hellion
Mech Type: OmniMech
Year: 3059
Variants: Hellion Prime, Alt. Config A, B,C and D
Tonnage: 30

Purpose:

Spoiler

At first, the Fire Moth was wanted by the community to fill in the gap for the Clans at 20 tons range, not only that but the mech had MASC across all variants. However, when it was discovered that the Fire Moth’s MASC speed would break the game, the idea was canned. The community still wanted a 20-ton Clan mech to deal with and fortunately they got the Piranha. Now that the Piranha came, the problem still came with not having a Clan Light Mech with MASC. This would be where the Hellion comes in. Bearing a speed of 119 (151 w/MASC), it has MASC across all variants. If added, this mech could become the first Clan Light OmniMech in MWO with MASC. Therefore it would serve as a safer alternative to the Fire Moth.

Horned Owl (Peregrine)
Mech Type: BattleMech
Year: 2835
Variants: Horned Owl (Peregrine) - 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Tonnage: 35

Purpose:

Spoiler

The purpose of this mech is to add a BattleMech alternative to the Clan OmniMechs. Although it is 35 tons, the mech could serve as the Clan’s equivalent to the Spider.

Medium:
Shadow Hawk IIC
Mech Type: Clan BattleMech
Year: 2831
Variants: Shadow Hawk IIC - 1, 2, 3 and 4
Tonnage: 45

Purpose:

Spoiler

The purpose of this mech is to add a 45 ton BattleMech alternative to the Clan OmniMechs. If added, it will be the first 45 ton BattleMech in the slot.

Assault:
Phoenix Hawk IIC
Mech Type: Clan BattleMech
Year: 2831
Variants: Phoenix Hawk IIC - 1(Ballistic), 2 (Missile), 3(Laser)
Tonnage: 80

Purpose:

Spoiler

There are no Jumpers in the 80-ton Clan slot (both the Gargoyle and Warhammer IIC lack standard jumper variants). Given the fact that the Phoenix Hawk IIC has JumpJets across all variants, the mech would be ideal to give the 80 ton Clan slot some variety. If added, this mech will be the first 80 ton Jumper BattleMech to that slot.

2021 Loyalty Variants:

Hatamoto Hi HTM-27U
Energy Variant

Charger CGR-SA5
MASC Variant

Grand Dragon DRG-7K
MASC Variant

Gargoyle GAR-Conal
ECM Variant

Gimme Gimme Gimme!

Voice of Kerensky, on 11 November 2020 - 07:44 PM, said:

By the way, I thought here ... If the developers do not have enough ideas for events ... Maybe it is worth celebrating the birthday of a particular fur? For example, Jenner's IIC release took place on 10.10.15, then maybe it is worth celebrating his birthday with some small event on October 10th every year?
Or you can do a little differently. Schedule an event "Party of the born .... (month)". We collect all the mechs, the release of which took place, for example, in May, and celebrate their birthday with one event in May.

Mmmm Kerensky Day event... sign me up...

Thorqemada, on 11 November 2020 - 08:01 PM, said:

For helping the performanc of slower PCs the game should disable "Cockpit Glass", "Cockpit Huds" and "Damage Glow" per default.

Particles are also a performance killer and should be set to low with the exception of "PPC trails" that look utmost ugly on low and should have an extra step to enable/disable.

Good idea, just will require a hardware scan functionality. Guess it's already in MWO

[Big-G]

Additionally, new weapon types like Chem Lasers, Arrow/Thunderbolt, maybe even grenade/mortar/artillery style weapons will definitely change the dynamics to make players think before just running into a furball...

[Kaeseblock]

XDevilsChariotX, on 11 November 2020 - 03:22 PM, said:

Go back to page 9 at the bottom. Maybe that's something you could get behind?

Definitely a step in the right direction. How would that concept look like if merged into one single tree?

I think some nodes can be removed and be integrated into the mech baseline or the respective mech equipment completely, like:

• Heat Containment or Cool Run (make only one skillable and integrate the other into the mech baseline or merge both, see below)
  
• Enhanced ECM (ECM is basically useless without skilling this)
  
• Reinforced Chasing
  
• Hill Climb
  
• Shock Absorbance
  
• Quick Ignition
  
• Speed Retention
  
• The base number of consumable slots (everybody will skill this)

Some node types could be merged, for example:

• Defense Upgrade (Armor Hardening + Skeletal Density)
  
• Missle Upgrade (High Explosive + Missle Spread)
  
• Improved Strike Support (Advanced Salvos + Enhanced Spotting)
  
• Improved UAV (UAV Duration + UAV Range + Extra UAV)
  
• Improved Coolshot (Enhanced Coolshot + Coolshot Cooldown)
  
• Improved Sensors (Sensor Range + Target Info Gathering + Target Decay)
  
• Improved Jump Jets (Heat Shielding + Vent Calibration + Vectoring + Speed Lift)
  
• Leg Mobility Upgrade (Kinetic Burst + Hard Brake + Anchor Turn)
  
• Torso Mobility Upgrade (Torso Yaw + Torso Speed + Torso Pitch)
  
• Improved Cooling (Heat Gen + Cool Run)

There could be for example 1-5 nodes of each of the types above, to allow different levels of optimization while making the skill tree easier to understand.

[evil kerensky]

i didnt notice until the second readthrough that removing ISXL side torso deaths was coupled with adding IS omnimechs. i really like that idea. not only would it allow some of my favorite mechs to be added without being dead on release (hauptman and sunder, omni blackjack varients :3 ), itll really shake up the meta for the innersphere.

maybe consider clan xxl's too for funsies if you do a tech advancement. give both tech trees a shake, instead of just the innersphere.

[Big-G]

Gotta laugh at the woodwork coming out to dump their 2c...